LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison comments on two major demographic studies about the Synod.
BIM appoints missionaries for service
Two career missionaries will be based in the Gambia and Belize, and seven “GEO” missionaries will serve for up to two years in Eurasia, Asia and Latin America.
National mission board begins refining policies
The board also hears updates on the work taking place in the LCMS Office of National Mission.
Luther movie premieres
More than 1,500 people watch “Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World” at premieres in Houston, Milwaukee, St. Louis and Fort Wayne, Ind.
Camp Restore seeks volunteers for cleanup after NOLA tornado
Some 800 homes are in need of repair after an EF-3 tornado roars through New Orleans East Feb. 7.
Project aims to provide digital resources for Latin America pastors
The “crowdfunding” project is accepting donations of $1 or more through March 19.
KFUO Audio: Disaster relief update in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew
LCMS Disaster Response Director Rev. Ross Johnson gives an update about relief efforts after Hurricane Matthew stormed Haiti in October 2016.
Black convocation to offer ‘inspiring, helpful’ sessions
Registration is open for the 2017 LCMS Lutherans in Black Ministry Family Convocation, set for July 12-16 in Birmingham, Ala.
Movie review: ‘Fences’
“Fences,” starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, explores grief, loss and the difficulties of marriage and family life.
2016 LCMS ‘Handbook’ available online
The updated “Handbook” includes the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod and features a revised and expanded index and a first-time separate red-lined edition.
Feb. 15 webinar topic: caring for creation with youth
The Rev. A. Trevor Sutton is scheduled to lead webinar discussion on the topic of “Going Green — Biblical Truth or Brief Trend?”
March for Life president returns to KFUO program
Jeanne Mancini is set to be moderator Kip Allen’s guest for Worldwide KFUO’s Feb. 15 “Free to be Faithful” program.
Movie review: ‘Manchester by the Sea’
Few films tackle grief and loss as well as “Manchester by the Sea,” but it would be even better if it featured the characters’ Christian faith in a more active way, writes reviewer Ted Giese.
LCMS Lutherans join hundreds of thousands to march for life
Hundreds from the LCMS march and sing for life at the Jan. 27 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
‘Life 360°’ conference addresses current life issues
The 2017 LCMS Life Conference focuses on life from conception to natural death.
‘Mighty Fortress’ VBS celebrates Jesus’ victory
Concordia Publishing House’s new vacation Bible school program teaches children they can trust God to be their mighty fortress, their sure defense, even when times are tough.
